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S617 FRC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 165,537 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 165,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 162,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 154,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 130,077 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyrtes have radial cracks

Fail 3 Feb 2015 130,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyrtes have radial cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,504 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,504 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 112,430 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 112,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,776 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 106,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S617 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S617 FRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S617 FRC registered?

S617 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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